Classic Cocktails

Question 1

House Old Fashioned

Answer 1

Rittenhouse, Demerara, Angostura, House Orange Bitters. Rocks glass with an orange peel expressed and inserted.
“The mother cocktail”

Question 2

Whiskey Smash

Answer 2

Rittenhouse, Demerara, 3pc. lemon muddling, Angostura, mint sprig.
“The smash is essentially an Old Fashioned with some muddled citrus and mint. Moving parts in this drink make it great for riffing.”

Question 3

Whiskey Sour

Answer 3

Very Old Barton Bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white. Served up with Peychauds Bitters swirled.
“Note the 2, .75, .75 ratio. Called the ‘Triptych’, this will balance out sugar and acid while still letting the base spirit shine through. Broad cocktail category……..”